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Diamond XtremeSound 5.1/16 bit Sound Card

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  • Item: 681895
  • Model: XS51
  • Install Card/Drive/Modem with EasyTech

Allows the user to experience high level, theater quality sound while watching videos, listening to music, and playing games all in true 5.1 channel surround sound.

  • Dolby EX and DTS formats 5.1 channel DVD playback
  • 5.1 virtual speaker shifter providing surround sound for CDs and MP3s
  • Audacity multi-track recording/editing studio included
  • 6 channel audio output
  • 16bit/48KHz playback
  • Karaoke support
  • 10 band equalizer with presets
  • Mic and stereo line inputs
  • Front left/right, rear left/right and center/subwoofer outputs

System requirements:

  • Windows 2000, XP, XP Media Center
  • 850 MHZ CPU
  • Available PCI slot
  • 128MB RAM
  • 20MB hard disk space
  • CD-ROM drive
  • Amplified speakers, amplifier w/speakers or headphones

Diamond XtremeSound 7.1/24 bit Sound Card

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Price:$31.99Each
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  • Item: 648393
  • Model: XS71
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Diamond Multimedia Diamond XtremeSound 5.1/16 bit Sound Card
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4 stars
(based on 39 reviews)
87% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Easy to install (34), Easy to use (30), Quality output (29), Reliable (24)
Cons:
Poor output quality (5), Unreliable performance (3)
Best Uses:
Everyday (31), Multimedia (16), Gaming (13), Graphic design (4)
Describe Yourself:
Power user (19), Casual user (18)
Primary use:
Personal (32), Business (5)
Reviewed by 39 CustomersSort by:
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Diamond Xtreme 5.1/16 bit sound card
By GeorgeVerified Buyer from Columbia, SC on 11/12/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install
Cons:
Poor Output Quality
Best Uses:
Everyday use
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Diamond Multimedia Diamond XtremeSound 5.1/16 bit Sound Card:

Sound is of average quality. Not for use in gaming.

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Works at a low price
By GEHVerified Buyer from Sealy, Texas on 10/6/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Easy To Use, Quality Output, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Everyday use
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Diamond Multimedia Diamond XtremeSound 5.1/16 bit Sound Card:

The built in sound on my computer quit working. This was the cheapest sound card in the store and it works.

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Great bang,for the buck
By Two WolvesVerified Buyer from Bogota,NJ on 9/29/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Easy To Use, Quality Output, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Everyday use
Describe Yourself:
Power user
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Diamond Multimedia Diamond XtremeSound 5.1/16 bit Sound Card:

Great card for all around office use

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Good as it gets for the price.
By HerkyhealerVerified Buyer from East Tennessee on 9/15/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Easy To Use, Quality Output, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Gaming
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Diamond Multimedia Diamond XtremeSound 5.1/16 bit Sound Card:

Used mainly for memory games and internet.

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Dependable sound card decent price
By RutheannVerified Buyer from Home of LLWS on 9/9/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Easy To Use, Quality Output, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Gaming, Multimedia
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Diamond Multimedia Diamond XtremeSound 5.1/16 bit Sound Card:

Good replacement for onboard sounds, reliable

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Great sound card for the money
By Avid Staples ShopperVerified Buyer from Bellefontaine, OH on 9/9/2009
Pros:
Easy To Install, Easy To Use, Quality Output, Reliable Performance
Best Uses:
Everyday use, Gaming, Multimedia
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Diamond Multimedia Diamond XtremeSound 5.1/16 bit Sound Card:

I like this sound card because it has everything I need plus more without the cost. It is actually better than the card that came with the computer. I would recommend this product to anyone who wants a basic sound card with some advanced sound card features without paying a lot for it.

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